Starfighters Space Files Fiscal 2025 10-K, Expands Blackstar Orbital Integration and Safety Scope
On April 16, 2026 Starfighters Space filed its fiscal 2025 10-K, marking its first full year as a Mach 2+ air-launch operator based at Kennedy Space Center. The day before it broadened its Technical Interchange Agreement with Blackstar Orbital to add integration, telemetry, safety and range planning for its F-104 platform.
1. Fiscal 2025 10-K Filing
On April 16, 2026 the company filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, marking its first full reporting cycle as a publicly traded operator on NYSE American. The filing formalizes revenue recognition, operational costs and strategic objectives for its supersonic air-launch services, delivering detailed financial metrics and risk disclosures for investors.
2. Mach 2+ Air-Launch Operations
Operating from Kennedy Space Center, the fleet of modified F-104 aircraft carries payloads to 45,000 feet before release, sustaining Mach 2+ speeds to target small-payload and hypersonic testing segments. This capability aims to undercut the pricing gaps of heavy-lift vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship for sub-50 kg missions and rapid-response launches.
3. Expanded Technical Interchange with Blackstar
On April 15, 2026 the company broadened its Technical Interchange Agreement with Blackstar Orbital to cover vehicle integration, telemetry and data coordination, safety card development, range planning and hardware transfers—including BL-75 assemblies. The expanded scope adds CAD support, flight procedure design, frequency control, telemetry infrastructure and compliance planning with FAA, NASA and range authorities, setting the stage for future SpaceDrone services.